"Deplorable": Health NZ criticised for communication around Starship cancer treatment delays

A patients advocate says the news of Starship treatment delays isn't about making anyone look bad, but keeping families informed.

The Auckland children's hospital's confirmed about 20 chemotherapy cycles have been delayed by a few days due to staffing shortages. 

Health NZ says it had to make adjustments amid high demand and high staff sickness.

Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair Malcolm Mulholland told Andrew Dickens he's thankful for the whistleblower who revealed this, because no one knew.

He says the way it's been handled and the messaging from Health NZ leaders has been deplorable.

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